abrade

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /əˈbreɪd/ UK /əˈbreɪd/ See IPA manual

Homophones

abraid /əˈbreɪd/

Freq #191727

Meanings

1

verb
to scrape, rub, or wear away the surface of something by friction

Wind-driven sand can abrade exposed rock over many years.
2

verb
to become worn or damaged through rubbing

The protective coating began to abrade where the cable touched the frame.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to scrape, rub, or wear... scrapeerodewear down

2 verb · to become worn or damaged... wear chafeerode

Opposites

coat protect polish

Word family

Forms abraded

Derived forms abrasion abrasiveabrader

Related forms friction erosion scrape

Etymology

From Latin abradere, 'to scrape away,' formed from ab-, 'away,' + radere, 'to scrape.' The same Latin base underlies abrasion and razor.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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